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Deceptions and Desires: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Variation
Can there be any greater scandal in Hertfordshire than a fake courtship between the most elusive bachelor and the one woman who wants nothing to do with him?
MR. FITZWILLIAM DARCY has no desire to marry—not after witnessing his mother’s suffering, nor his sister’s. Convinced men only use women, he has no intention of becoming one of those men. But when he arrives in Meryton, Darcy’s plans change after receiving a letter from an unfamiliar attorney revealing a hidden inheritance of valuable heirlooms left by his late mother. The catch? The inheritance can only be claimed upon his engagement, and Lady Catherine de Bourgh, the executor of the will, is using this to force Darcy into marrying her daughter, Anne.
DETERMINED TO HONOR his mother’s wishes and secure the inheritance for his sister Georgiana, Darcy devises a bold a fake courtship with Elizabeth Bennet, the one woman in Meryton who seems utterly indifferent to him. Elizabeth, shocked by the proposal, finds the benefits too tempting to refuse—especially the chance to escape marriage to the insufferable Mr. Collins.
AS DARCY AND ELIZABETH play out their charade, the line between pretense and reality begin to fades. When the time comes to end their ruse, will either be willing to let go—or will they realize that their clever scheme was always destined to become something far more meaningful?
This is a sweet, witty, and romantic Pride and Prejudice Variation novel. It is appropriate for readers of all ages.
MR. FITZWILLIAM DARCY has no desire to marry—not after witnessing his mother’s suffering, nor his sister’s. Convinced men only use women, he has no intention of becoming one of those men. But when he arrives in Meryton, Darcy’s plans change after receiving a letter from an unfamiliar attorney revealing a hidden inheritance of valuable heirlooms left by his late mother. The catch? The inheritance can only be claimed upon his engagement, and Lady Catherine de Bourgh, the executor of the will, is using this to force Darcy into marrying her daughter, Anne.
DETERMINED TO HONOR his mother’s wishes and secure the inheritance for his sister Georgiana, Darcy devises a bold a fake courtship with Elizabeth Bennet, the one woman in Meryton who seems utterly indifferent to him. Elizabeth, shocked by the proposal, finds the benefits too tempting to refuse—especially the chance to escape marriage to the insufferable Mr. Collins.
AS DARCY AND ELIZABETH play out their charade, the line between pretense and reality begin to fades. When the time comes to end their ruse, will either be willing to let go—or will they realize that their clever scheme was always destined to become something far more meaningful?
This is a sweet, witty, and romantic Pride and Prejudice Variation novel. It is appropriate for readers of all ages.
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Published January 22, 2025
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February 28, 2025
I loved it!
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. This is a sweet, witty, and romantic Pride and Prejudice Variation novel. It is appropriate for readers of all ages.
Can there be any greater scandal in Hertfordshire than a fake courtship between the most elusive bachelor and the one woman who wants nothing to do with him?
Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy has no desire to marry, not after witnessing his mother’s suffering, nor his sister’s. Convinced men only use women, he has no intention of becoming one of those men, but when he arrives in Meryton, Darcy’s plans change after receiving a letter from an unfamiliar attorney revealing a hidden inheritance of valuable heirlooms left by his late mother. The catch is, the inheritance can only be claimed upon his engagement, and Lady Catherine de Bourgh, the executor of the will, is using this to force Darcy into marrying her daughter, Anne.
Determined to honour his mother’s wishes and secure the inheritance for his sister Georgiana, Darcy devises a bold plan, a fake courtship with Elizabeth Bennet, the one woman in Meryton who seems utterly indifferent to him. Elizabeth, shocked by the proposal, finds the benefits too tempting to refuse, especially the chance to escape marriage to the insufferable Mr. Collins.
As Darcy and Elizabeth play out their charade, the line between pretense and reality begin to fades. When the time comes to end their ruse, will either be willing to let go, or will they realize that their clever scheme was always destined to become something far more meaningful? So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. This is a sweet, witty, and romantic Pride and Prejudice Variation novel. It is appropriate for readers of all ages.
Can there be any greater scandal in Hertfordshire than a fake courtship between the most elusive bachelor and the one woman who wants nothing to do with him?
Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy has no desire to marry, not after witnessing his mother’s suffering, nor his sister’s. Convinced men only use women, he has no intention of becoming one of those men, but when he arrives in Meryton, Darcy’s plans change after receiving a letter from an unfamiliar attorney revealing a hidden inheritance of valuable heirlooms left by his late mother. The catch is, the inheritance can only be claimed upon his engagement, and Lady Catherine de Bourgh, the executor of the will, is using this to force Darcy into marrying her daughter, Anne.
Determined to honour his mother’s wishes and secure the inheritance for his sister Georgiana, Darcy devises a bold plan, a fake courtship with Elizabeth Bennet, the one woman in Meryton who seems utterly indifferent to him. Elizabeth, shocked by the proposal, finds the benefits too tempting to refuse, especially the chance to escape marriage to the insufferable Mr. Collins.
As Darcy and Elizabeth play out their charade, the line between pretense and reality begin to fades. When the time comes to end their ruse, will either be willing to let go, or will they realize that their clever scheme was always destined to become something far more meaningful? So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
February 8, 2025
Interesting
An interesting premise and a dose of angst in this variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Newton Pembroke. Certain aspects strained belief but I did like it. I wish it had been longer though.
An interesting premise and a dose of angst in this variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Newton Pembroke. Certain aspects strained belief but I did like it. I wish it had been longer though.
April 9, 2025
(Notes to me since I don't have my notebook) so disappointed. Very little build up and no proper development. Wanted more scenes together. The lack of them made emotions feel unfleshed and unbelievable.
June 7, 2025
Nice
I found this an enjoyable story. Towards the very end, I found it a bit crazy at both ODC's reaction towards Wickham. Wickham should be placed in debtors prison. He can still harm woman with promise would never fulfill.
I found this an enjoyable story. Towards the very end, I found it a bit crazy at both ODC's reaction towards Wickham. Wickham should be placed in debtors prison. He can still harm woman with promise would never fulfill.
February 26, 2025
A good story pretty well written other than Miss Hill becoming miss hall later in the book .
I did feel the romance as I have others but its a minor quibble.
I did feel the romance as I have others but its a minor quibble.
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